Pretty sure mine cost me less than $20 to build and that includes two new Jones connectors. But I had the wire and cable I needed already. Cinch has Jones connectors still on their web site and they have also been manufactured by other parties. While I have to admire the capitalism in getting $100 for a simple passive cable IMO that is way too much. But I'm glad you found one. :) That reminds me, I do need to build another.
On Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:32:12 -0700
"Tom KF5WBS via groups.io" <Tombrantoncpa@...> wrote:
After I purchased my R7 receiver I began the search for the connecting cable from the TR-7 to the R7 which would allow transceiver operations.? I had no success and had just about given up when two came on the market.? I acquired both and would like to pass along the unused one to another ham who is searching for the elusive cable.? Full disclosure: this is not an original Drake cable but instead came from the aftermarket.? That said, its new and works with my rig.? The price is $100 shipped and PayPal is fine.? I know $100 for a four foot cable is high but it seems the Cinch Jones connectors used are very hard to source nowadays making it difficult to homebrew the cable.? Any questions please contact me off list.? Thanks,
Tom KF5WBS
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